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I like to walk past the White House when going to work because it reminds me of all of the freedoms and opportunities I have as an American. So being harassed right in front of it is somewhat ironic, not to mention disappointing. This guy was in his 30s, wearing a red baseball cap and […]

Just after I finished up my run early this morning, I crossed 13th at M in front of a car waiting at the light. The driver — who sounded male, although I didn’t look to confirm — called to me, “Oh, baby, you look so fine. Mmm, mmm, MMM.” I had my headphones on, so […]

I was walking near my apartment on a Saturday night to meet someone. A man on the street asked me to give him money. I used to work for a homelessness organization and now give my time and make sandwiches etc. but do not give out money on the street, so I walked by. He […]

Vote for HBDC! TODAY and EVERY DAY this month in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge so that we can secure $50K to bring RightRides to DC. Vote for us online here and by texting 101523 to 73774.  After you vote for us, use your other 9 votes to vote for Street Yoga, Becky’s Fund, and BodyLogique. […]

I was leaving a work function to get on my scooter when a middle aged man came up to me and said hello and asked me about my scooter. I’m used to getting a lot of comments and questions about the scooter, so I didn’t immediately tell him to back off. I started the process […]